Along the holy trail: An attempt to cross Auden's Col

Any pursuit to explore the unknown in nature entails risk. Under pressure our true and authentic nature comes out in the wilderness. People put in challenging adventurous outdoor situations:- -         Gained confidence -         Redefined own perceptions of personal possibilities -         Demonstrated compassion -         Developed camaraderie with their peers -         Dr Kurt Hahn   Growing pollution and stress of urban lifestyles is taking its toll, giving rise to a new genre of Indians, who are willing to come out of the comfort zone of their laidback lifestyles to be far away from the maddening crowds and polluted environment of the cities, even if it’s for a short break. The stress is on the outdoors to beat the stress of urban living! Giving rise to a new vacationing trend of o utdoors a...